Prostate | Lakeridge Health

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting Canadian men. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

When found early, prostate cancer can be highly treatable. There are also more treatment options available to men when their cancer is found early. Your family doctor may order a blood test called a PSA test based on your specific situation, health history and/or physical exam.

Your family doctor may refer you to a urologist. If you need further tests, the urologist will refer you to the Prostate Diagnostic Assessment Program (DAP) for a biopsy. The urologist works closely with a nurse navigator and the healthcare team to ensure your care is coordinated for a timely diagnosis. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation, brachytherapy and chemotherapy.

The Prostate Diagnostic Assessment Program is located in Clinic E at the Durham Regional Cancer Centre.

Directions

From Hospital Court, enter through the main lobby and continue past the food court to the A-wing hallway, located just passed the lobby escalators. Turn left into the A-wing hallway and continue past the double doors into the first floor of the cancer centre. Turn left towards the C-Wing Elevators and continue past them into Clinic E on your right. The reception desk is just inside the doors past the waiting room.

From Parkwood Court, the main entrance to the cancer centre is at the set of hospital doors furthest to the east on Parkwood Court. Come through this entrance and head straight towards the C Wing Elevators. Continue just past the elevators into Clinic E on your right. The reception desk is just inside the doors past the waiting room.

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